The second Internet revolution has clearly started to take shape. Remember the massive changes forecast by hundreds of tech-writers, including myself, for the past two years? While slower in coming than expected, the last critical stage for their mass adoption of these changes, their introduction, appears to have begun. Welcome to Revolution 2.1.
Google Ad Revolution Could Be Televised
If the search engine company has its way, Madison and Vine executives would be replaced by a login to AdWords.
Googles Quiet Revolution
We are witnesses to the seed planting of revolution. As the masses look for escape clauses in their SUV leases, real life distractions keep their thoughts focused elsewhere-Google’s impact upon the world and its tech future is an obscure byline in the Wall Street Journal, or less, an industry news portal. Certainly the Paul Reveres of the tech world are shouting “Revolution!” and few are noticing.
Yahoo Will Televise The Revolution
With the help of an open standard called Media RSS, Yahoo makes it easier for small video makers to get noticed.
Nintendos Subtle Revolution
With all the buzz surrounding Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, Nintendo’s next offering, codenamed Revolution, has barely garnered a mention.
Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox360, Nintendo Revolution Available Release Dates
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all let a lot of information fly at the E3 with regard to their new gaming consoles. The specs of these systems are awesome. They’ve got WiFi and wireless and downloadable systems, massive multiplayer options inside the home or over the network. The visual capabilities will be stunning with the HD graphics capability hooked up to a new Samsung HDTV designed for the gaming experience.
You Say You Want A Nintendo Revolution
Well you know, we’d all love to see the plan. But Nintendo didn’t release many specs, but did disclose a couple of tiny surprises.
Shel and Neville: Leading a Broadcasting Revolution
New Scientist: “Twice a week, Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson co-host an internet radio talk show. No big deal. What is a big deal is that Holtz lives in California while Hobson lives in the Netherlands.
Kick-starting a Broadcasting Revolution
New Scientist: Twice a week, Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson co-host an internet radio talk show. No big deal. What is a big deal is that Holtz lives in California while Hobson lives in the Netherlands. And neither has access to a radio studio. Yet with a couple of PCs, a broadband connection and a fashionable piece of free software, they can bridge the Atlantic and broadcast to the world.
Nintendo Outlines Upcoming Revolution
Thousands of video game developers in a standing-room-only crowd today heard Nintendo President Satoru Iwata outline the company’s bold vision for the future.